If you want an even more premium wired headset, you'll have to spend significantly more on the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp or the Astro Gaming A40 TR + MixAmp Pro TR. At $200 and $250 respectively, both alternatives move up from a USB soundcard to including physical mixing amps with controls...
Solid, comfortable build; Excellent mic with Blue Microphones software adjustments; Strong audio performance with crisp highs; Lots of accessories
Relatively weak bass; No phone controls on either cable